When you enter the gym, which way should you head first? Toward the treadmills and spin studio to get your sweat on with a cardio session? Or toward the free weights and strength-training machines to ...

Most workout programs involve some ratio of cardio and weight training. If you regularly work out at a gym, it's likely you have a preference as to whether to hit the weight room first or instead hop ...

"In theory, doing weights first would put your body into aerobic mode [so] by the time you to get to running, you will already be in aerobic/fat burning state. So you may maintain [that aerobic state] ...

This article was originally featured on The Conversation. When you enter the gym, which way should you head first? Toward the treadmills and spin studio to get your sweat on with a cardio session? Or ...

Cardio and weightlifting sessions can help you burn fat and lose body weight. HIIT may lead to equal gains but in a shorter time. How quickly you lose weight with each type of exercise depends on many ...

Torn between the treadmill and the dumbbells? You’re not alone. In a world overflowing with “fat loss hacks” and fitness trends, it’s easy to get caught in the middle. The hum of treadmills on one ...

Once upon a fitness goal, a young girl spent hours upon hours on the treadmill, one 30-minute steady-state workout at a time. She wanted to lean out -- aka lose body fat to improve muscle tone -- and ...

A weight loss journey might look markedly different for different people, and studies are continuing to turn up valuable insights into ways exercise regimes can be tailored to the individual. The ...

Dear Doctor K: I have a family history of diabetes, and I'd like to do what I can to reduce my risk. My doctor says aerobic exercise will help, but I prefer weight training. Could that help too? Dear ...

For decades, conventional wisdom (and Jane Fonda) said cardio was the best exercise for weight loss. Then strength training muscled its way into the spotlight as the must-do move for revving your ...